I have already done my transfer application, but I am having a lot of anxiety regarding my likelihood of being accepted as a transfer student.
Demographic: 25 y/o white, Mormon, male
Current College: Jefferson State Community College (Birmingham, AL)
Current GPA: 3.890
Intended major: Spanish (1st) and Classics (2nd)/ Catalan minor
Current amount of credits: 50 credits, 12-15 additional credit hours at the end of Spring 2019 semester (62-65 by the end of year)
a- What is the likelihood that I’ll be accepted?
b- What is the likelihood that I’ll be accepted into my desired major?
c- When will I hear an acceptance decision?
d- What scholarship options do I have as a transfer student?
e- When should I begin applying for financial aid- I know some schools allow you to apply for scholarships and other forms of financial aid prior to being accepted.
I know that there are a lot of questions there, but I really just want to know my chances of being accepted as an out-of-state, transfer student. Thank you so much in advance for any and all help/answers given!
Almost always a requirement that one apply for financial aid before an admissions decision is rendered.
I cannot address transfer likelihood at this particular school other than to direct you to google the “Common Data Set for UMass-Amherst” then go to Section D which covers transfer admissions.
With a 3.9 GPA and as an applicant to non-competitive (regarding admissions) majors, you are a very strong candidate for admission. Classics often is in need of students. A possible barrier, however, may be one’s lack of knowledge in Latin & Greek languages.
Thank you so much. I had looked at the common data set for the past 8 years and my gpa is well above the average, but I always get anxious when I see that the gpa doesn’t mean everything.
Transfer applicants are less common than “freshman from high school” applicants. As such I am only guessing and I suspect that most others would be guessing also.
First of all, your GPA looks quite good to me for a transfer to U.Mass. Is this your college GPA? Given that it seems to cover three semesters, I assume that you probably also need to tell them your high school GPA but three strong semesters at college will make your high school GPA much less important.
What are your financial constraints? Can you afford to be full pay at U.Mass?
While I can only guess, my guess is that you chances for acceptance, and for acceptance into your desired major, are very good. I have no idea when you will hear back.
Also, I think that you need to ask the school about your chances for financial aid. You might want to call the school later this week and ask them.
Thank you so much 
This spring will be my fifth semester (I did a small semester this past summer)…so I’m hoping they don’t require my high school grades because I graduated in ‘11 with a 2.45…
I cannot (without loans, grants, and scholarships) pay for tuition/room and board. I’ve read that OOS merit scholarships are typically better.